CASE DISCUSSION
Maternal Collapse: Obstetric Emergency
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Case Description
Maternal Collapse is a critical obstetric emergency that involves the sudden and severe deterioration of a pregnant or postpartum woman's condition. It is characterized by a rapid decline in vital signs and can result from various causes, such as hemorrhage, eclampsia, amniotic fluid embolism,...
Case Summary
- Maternal collapse is a rare but critical obstetric emergency, occurring in approximately 0.14-0.26 per 1000 births. It involves cardiovascular or central nervous system dysfunction, leading to reduced consciousness or cardiac arrest, and can happen at any stage of pregnancy up to six weeks postpartum. Older women (over 35) face the highest mortality risk due to pre-existing conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the most common underlying cause.
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Dr. Yamini Dhar
Specalist in Obstrectics & Gynaecology, AlZahra Hospitals, UAEDisclosures
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